Citizens' Academy

Citizens' Academy 2018 application is available for submission. 

Twelve classes will be offered on Wednesdays from 6:00 to 8:30 pm, starting February 28th – May 23rd, 2018. Two Saturday sessions will be scheduled. Class size is limited. Applications must be received by January 1, 2018.

   
 

Citizens’ Academy is a program designed to provide interested citizens, who either reside or work in the City of Puyallup, an opportunity to learn firsthand about the Puyallup Police Department. The purpose of the Citizens’ Academy is to increase the understanding between the department and the citizens of Puyallup through education to familiarize them with the various facets of the Puyallup Police Department and its role in the Criminal Justice system. Citizens will learn through a variety of classroom presentations as well as experience an opportunity to ‘ride along’ with an officer during their patrol, have several field trips to the firing range, 9-1-1 center, Courts and visit the City jail.

Click here to download the Citizens' Academy Application.
Click here to download the Citizens' Academy Flier.

 For more information on the Citizens' Academy contact Keriann Cockrell at 253-841-3455 or email kcockrell@ci.puyallup.wa.us.